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Assistant Caretaker

Nether Green Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3QA

This job expired on 18 October 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 52 weeks per year, 25 hours per week Monday to Friday 1.00 pm until 6.00 pm
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Nether Green Junior School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Assistant Caretaker who will support the Buildings Officer in the smooth running of the school site. We are looking for a proactive and flexible member of staff who will contribute to the day to day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of our school. There will be occasions when you will be required to work outside of these hours, for example, in the absence of the Buildings Officer.

Our Assistant Caretaker will provide a service to the site consisting of security of the premises, lighting, heating, cleaning, maintenance and operation of plant, porterage and handy person duties. They will provide an efficient support service to colleagues and people using the school premises for clubs and other purposes such as events organised by the Parent Teacher Association.

The successful applicant will:

Have a range of practical DIY skills and show attention to detail
Have problem solving skills
Have a good awareness of Health and Safety, security and hygiene issues
Ensure high standards of compliance are maintained
Be organised, able to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
Be self-directed whilst also able to follow instructions
Be reliable and trustworthy
Have good communication skills
Be able to work effectively as part of a wider team
Be personable
Act as a designated key holder providing out of hours and emergency response to alarms in the absence of the Buildings Officer.

If you would like an opportunity to view the school, please contact the school office on 0114 2302461.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive staff team who care for one another, and the community as a whole

• The opportunity to work in a very pleasant green part of the city in a Grade II listed building built in 1909

• Training and experience to continually improve your skills.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our children and expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Candidates are expected to read the school’s safeguarding policy, available on the school website.
If successful, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with a check against the Children’s Barred List.
You will also be asked to sign your application form at interview to confirm that all the information given is accurate and without omission.
Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

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